Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping
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4 hours
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✨Discover Seoul's Cultural Wonders & Authentic Korean Experience with Hanbok✨
This tour enhances the experience for tourists by offering not just a typical visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, but also providing special insights into the Joseon Dynasty and Korean history. Through expertly guided walks and carefully curated exhibits, visitors gain a deeper understanding of Korea's rich heritage, adding significant value to their cultural exploration.
Please note that this tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness due to the considerable amount of walking involved.
** One day before the tour date, we will send you detailed information including the guide’s contact via WhatsApp.
Please make sure to provide a phone number that is available on WhatsApp.
If you do not use WhatsApp, the information will be sent by email, so please check your inbox carefully.
Please note that communication with the guide may be more difficult without WhatsApp.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
One day before the tour date, we will send you detailed information including the guide’s contact via WhatsApp. Please make sure to provide a phone number that is available on WhatsApp. If you do not use WhatsApp, the information will be sent by email, so please check your inbox carefully. Please note that communication with the guide may be more difficult without WhatsApp.
This tour operates as scheduled even in case of rain or snow. We will only contact you separately if the weather makes it completely impossible to proceed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hanbok is a Korean word that refers to traditional Korean clothing. Hanbok is one of the most beautiful fashion styles in the world and has been beloved for over 2,000 years. You may have seen the hanbok in your favorite Korean drama, or your favorite K-Pop star wearing hanbok and wondered: what are they wearing? What kind of fashion style is hanbok? This is your chance to try it out!
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Wearing a beautiful and luxurious hanbok, you enter Gyeongbokgung Palace as a person of the Joseon Dynasty. Become the main character of a K-drama and take photos that will be memories for a lifetime! A historical guide will explain the history of 'Gyeongbokgung Palace' and take a tour around it. Watch Korea's magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace Changing of the Guard Ceremony! Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
What‘s Included
Premium Hanbok rental experience ( optional )
All entrance fees
bottled water.
Professional English speaking guide
Local Snacks: Refreshing Break - Enjoy local snacks suited for the day's rest
Private transportation
Makeup service
Options
With Hanbok
Hanbok rental service
No Hanbok
Get Notice: Even for those who did not choose Hanbok, we all meet at the Hanbok rental shop.
Reviews
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend!
MazzaSF,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute best experience with Wany on our half-day Seoul highlights tour. He was incredibly kind, warm, and easy to be around from the moment we met him. Traveling with kids can sometimes be tricky, but he was fantastic with them. Engaging, patient, and made the whole experience feel fun and relaxed for our family. He took us through the palace, the market, and the Hanok village, and brought each place to life with just the right amount of information, never overwhelming, always interesting. What really stood out was how thoughtful he was throughout the day, making sure we were comfortable, pacing things perfectly, and even taking the most amazing photos for us (which we’ll treasure from this trip!). We honestly wished we had booked a full-day tour with him, he was that lovely to spend time with. If you’re visiting Seoul, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Wany. He made our day feel special and effortless, and it was one of the highlights of our trip.
Fantastic
anitalR9,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience with a great guide! Thank you so much!
Best Seoul Walking Tour
Journey18357433649,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% recommended for a quick tour in the city. Covers the must-visit spots with ample opportunity to take pictures & the guide is super knowledgeable.
Wonderful tour guide!
ayrak2026,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Landy was an excellent tour guide - very friendly & took lots of photos and videos for us. Loved the Hanbok dressing experience too 🥰
Great tour with Andrew
lassestr mn2019,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. He is a good photographer too😁
Great tour.
Francisco G M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was great tour, I really enjoyed it.
Hunbok
zarrin a,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked Hunbuk rental, and they gad a wide range of Hunboks, so we had lots of options to choose. The tour guide was so on time and overall I highly recommend it .
Incredible immersive experience of Korean culture.
eliset676,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience! Very immersive, especially the fact of having been able to try the traditional outfit "Hanbok". I was able to learn a lot despite the fact that I had already visited many museums and other Palaces. Our guide, Wany, made us discover "secret" places not at all known to tourists! So thank you again for this incredible afternoon!
Amazing Tour
262khalilj,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany was amazing and I learned so much! Also amazing at taking great pics, would definitely recommend
Seoul tour
haroldsL9570SU,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable about the culture around the places we visited highly recommend for a great tour experience
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